Europe has evolved beyond a simple geographic location; it is more than a set of institutions or a common economic area. Instead, Europe is a pervasive Idea based on notions of citizenship (re: political and social inclusion), human rights and justice, shared economic growth and prosperity and responsibility.
The Convention on Cluster Munitions that prohibits all usage, stockpiling, production, and transfer of cluster munitions was adopted by 107 states on 30 May 2008 in Dublin. It was signed on 03 December 2008 and it entered into force on 01 August 2010.
